Safety
On the way into work, the CNA found a resident from the memory unit in the parking lot. This is known as a ___________________________ and is a safety concern, so the CNA reported the issue and assisted the resident back to their unit.
wandering resident
A nursing assistant tells a resident that her grandchildren are noisy and disrupt the facility and suggests that next time her daughter visits, she should leave the kids at home. Which
Residents’ Right might this behavior violate?
Right to have visitors
Mrs. Smith suffers from _________________, or low blood sugar, which makes her feel faint.
hypoglycemia
Infection prevention is
A set of methods used to prevent the spread of disease
What does NPO mean?
Nothing by mouth
When should a nursing assistant identify a resident?
Before giving care
What is required of a nursing assistant if he
suspects that a resident is being abused?
Reports it immediately to the nurse
It is imperative that residents’ __________ such as food, shelter, and social interaction are present for the patient’s well being.
basic needs
The most important thing a nursing assistant can do to prevent the spread of disease is to
wash hands
The patient preferred to lay _______________, or on his back.
supine
If a resident starts to fall after standing up, the nursing assistant should
Use his or her body to slide the resident to the floor
To help residents, the CNA opens their mail before bringing it to their rooms. This is an example of:
violation of privacy
Most residents in a skilled nursing facility are considered ______________, meaning they are unable to fully care for themselves.
care impaired
Which type of isolation is needed for HIV?
Standard
Which of the following healthcare settings is
generally for people who will die in six months
or less?
Hospice Care
Name three ways to prevent falls.
Clear clutter
Call light in reach.
Offer trips to the bathroom often.
Do not rearrange furniture.
Which of the following is an ombudsman’s responsibility?
(C) Investigating and resolving resident complaints
The patient had a _________________ catheter, which is a catheter surgically inserted into the bladder just above the pubic bone.
suprapubic
Before a nursing assistant leaves a dirty utility room, what must she do to avoid transferring pathogens to other areas of the facility?
Wash hands
A resident who begins to spend all of their time alone is known as a __________ resident.
withdrawn
4 Safety Steps in Ambulation with a gait belt for the resident and the NA
Lock the bed brakes
Lock the wheel chair brakes
Put on nonskid slippers
Use proper body mechanics
A legal document that allows a person to decide what kind of medical care he wishes to have if he is unable to make those decisions himself is called a(n)
(B) Advance directive
Nursing home therapies often focus on a type of care known as ___________________________, which is helping the patient reach their highest level of health and function considering their underlying condition.
Restorative Care
Explain transmission based precautions.
Used in addition to standard precautions.
What is it called when a patient begins to get confused at night?
Sundowning